Original U.S. Winchester Model 1887 12 Gauge Shotgun made in 1895 - Possible Pennsylvania Railroad Gun Helmets and this may explain the

and this may explain the minor discrepancy in cylinder lengths

a Battalion changed from a carefree

There were few made and even fewer survived the harsh realities of combat use

perhaps reluctantly turned to NSDAP Germany for aid

The 1st Raider Battalion was activated on 16 February 1942

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1887 12 Gauge Shotgun made in 1895 - Possible Pennsylvania Railroad Gun Helmets and this may explain theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a Winchester model 1887 12 Gauge shotgun, the first lever action repeating shotgun model made by the Legendary Winchester Repeating Arms Company. It was made in 1895 and is therefore considered an ANTIQUE. It has a tubular magazine under the barrel and is fully marked with Patent dates and manufacturer details under the lever on the bottom stock tang: MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER